APEC gathers to discuss trade imbalances, supply chains Envoys from across Asia are in China to grapple with a host of trade issues including how supply chains can handle global shocks such as the Iran war. AAP · May 22
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast Asia Rising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, impacting millions reliant on the industry for survival and national identity. The Economic Times · May 22
Starbucks AI Inventory Tool Gets Booted After Struggling To Tell Oat Milk From Dairy Starbucks has discontinued its AI-powered inventory system in North America due to inaccuracies, reverting to manual methods to ensure consistent stock availability and improve supply chain performance. International Business Times UK · May 21
Axion Semiconductor Acquires Moov Technologies GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Axion Semiconductor, a semiconductor platform company focused on supply chain operations and services, announced it has acquired Moov Technologies, an Austin, Texas-based semiconductor equipment marketplace and asset management platform serving customers in more than 55 countries. The acquisition expands Axion Semiconductor's operating… AAP · May 21
European carmakers face EU pressure to diversify chip suppliers EU set to force carmakers to source chips from multiple suppliers after the Nexperia crisis exposed dangerous dependence on a single Chinese-linked provider. Euronews · May 21
Williams-Sonoma Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) reported stronger first-quarter fiscal 2026 sales and earnings, with management pointing to broad-based gains across its brand portfolio, improving performance in both furniture and non-furniture categories and continued benefits from supply chain efficiencies. President MarketBeat · May 21
EU forced to exempt banned Chinese chipmaker after auto industry warns of supply crisis — European car factories warn of imminent supply chain collapse The European Commission is preparing to propose a temporary exemption for a Chinese semiconductor manufacturer from the EU's 20th Russia sanctions package. Tom’s Hardware · May 21
This is what the future of sustainable fashion looks like, according to global industry insiders The annual Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen aims to drive meaningful action throughout the supply chain The Independent UK · May 21
RAM crisis could soon get worse as disruption in Strait of Hormuz shipping hits supply chain hard Fresh RAM price hikes could be imminent as the memory chip supply chain comes under more pressure. TechRadar · May 21
Indian Consulate to host webinar to help exporters sell their goods in US Indian exporters can learn to sell products in the US through a webinar by the Indian Consulate in New York and Walmart. This event will detail supply chain and compliance needs for the American market. It follows a similar successful webinar with Costco. A new trade portal also aims to… The Economic Times · May 21
Why Kuehne+Nagel is betting big on India’s supply chain ambitions The global logistics major says it will double its warehousing capacity in India by 2030, as it sees the country emerging as one of the world’s key supply chain hubs. The Economic Times · May 21
‘Aramco is selling our sweat and blood’: workers in World Cup sponsor’s supply chain faced safety risks, report finds FairSquare report claims migrant workers injured in Saudi Arabia received no compensation, including one who says his legs were crushed The Guardian - UK · May 21
Manhattan Associates Debuts Solution Design Studio™ at Momentum SYDNEY, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manhattan Associates Inc. (Nasdaq: MANH), the global leader in native AI-empowered supply chain commerce solutions, today announced the launch of Solution Design Studio, a new AI-powered workspace that allows business users to configure complex supply chain systems in their own words. Part of ActivePlatform™,… AAP · May 21
Frost & Sullivan: Trade Corridor-Resilient, AI-integrated Supply Chains Will Define Competitive Advantage Through 2027 LONDON, May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan has released a new macroeconomic analysis examining how ongoing geopolitical conflicts, trade fragmentation, and accelerating digital transformation are fundamentally reshaping global supply chains through 2027. Titled Global Supply Chain Transformations Emerging from Geopolitical Flashpoints and Trade Shifts, 2025–2027, the report explores… AAP · May 20
Fortune · May 20 How 8,000 robots are changing work inside logistics giant DHL Supply Chain DHL Supply Chain relies on three key robotics vendors—Locus Robotics, Boston Dynamics, and Robust AI—to cut costs, lower employee turnover, and boost worker satisfaction.
MarketBeat · May 20 Target Q1 Earnings Call Highlights Target (NYSE:TGT) reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter results for fiscal 2026, with executives saying early merchandising and operational changes are beginning to resonate with shoppers, while cautioning that the company remains in the early stages of a broader turnaround effort. Chief Ex
MarketBeat · May 20 TAT Technologies Q1 Earnings Call Highlights TAT Technologies (NASDAQ:TATT) said first-quarter 2026 revenue slipped slightly from a year earlier as supply chain disruptions delayed the completion and delivery of some aerospace maintenance work, but management said demand remains at record levels and reaffirmed its expectation for meaningful fu
AAP · May 20 Top 5% Supply Chain AI Initiatives Achieve Breakthrough Gains, New GEP-UVA Darden Study Finds CLARK, N.J., May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A small elite group of companies has cracked the code on scaling AI in supply chain operations, delivering triple-digit productivity gains, faster response times and lower error rates, according to new joint research from GEP and the University of Virginia's Darden School of…
The Economic Times · May 20 AI helping India's engineering hubs generate IP faster, Daimler Truck executive says Indian engineering hubs for global firms are accelerating intellectual property generation and mitigating supply chain risks, according to a Daimler Truck executive. AI is further speeding up innovation and engineering work, as companies increasingly rely on local hubs for product development. This trend is also influencing hiring, with a growing…
MarketBeat · May 20 Marks and Spencer Group H2 Earnings Call Highlights Marks and Spencer Group (LON:MKS) reported higher annual group sales and said it expects profit growth to resume as management outlined plans to step up investment in stores, supply chain, digital systems and value. On an analyst call, CEO Stuart Machin said the year had been “a year of 2…
MyLifeXP · May 20 Why India And UAE Are Building A Hidden Super Corridor The world is entering one of its most unstable and unpredictable periods in decades. Wars are intensifying across the Middle East, global shipping routes remain under threat, and even a single attack near the Strait of Hormuz can shake fuel prices and economies worldwide within hours. As many nations struggle…
Barchart · May 19 TGT Stock Alert: What to Know as Target Taps Former Walmart Exec Target stock is gaining as the retailer names Jeff England as chief of global supply chain and logistics. But TGT shares remain unattractive heading into the firm’s Q1 earnings on May 20.
International Business Times · May 19 U.S. Investigates Whether Chinese Firms Cut Shipping Container Output Before COVID: Report Federal authorities are reportedly investigating whether Chinese companies deliberately restricted production of shipping containers just before the COVID-19 pandemic, a move that could have worsened one of the most painful supply chain shocks in recent history.
The Economic Times · May 19 What is Mini Shai-Hulud npm supply chain attack, and was Microsoft and Socket hit by malware? Full explainer on npm malware spread What is Mini Shai-Hulud npm supply chain attack, and was Microsoft and Socket hit by malware? A new npm supply chain attack hit hundreds of packages linked to the @antv ecosystem. Attackers used a compromised maintainer account to publish malicious versions that stole credentials and spread across repositories. Microsoft and…
MarketBeat · May 19 Cranswick H2 Earnings Call Highlights Cranswick (LON:CWK) reported what management described as a strong year of strategic and financial progress for fiscal 2026, with volume-led revenue growth, higher margins and another increase in its dividend. The U.K. food producer said revenue rose 9.5% to £2.98 billion, supported by 8.3% growth